by isabelle | Sep 30, 2023 | Inside Word 2023, Study tips, Uni hacks
So you’ve chosen to come study at UoA (yay!), and you’ve picked your degree. But the part that always baffled me was “what do you actually do in your degree?” I had a general sense that I was going to do a Bachelor of Science, but because there were so many majors to...
by Amy Carstairs | Sep 11, 2023 | Accommodation, Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023
Hello, hello and happy August, everyone! My name is Amy, and I am a second-year student living at Carlaw Park Student Village. Winter has never been my favourite season, and I feel that cloudy skies, gloomy weather, cold, cold wind, and neverending rain bring about a...
by Risa | Sep 6, 2023 | Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023, Study tips, Uni hacks
Scientific articles and brainiacs have been trying to put the word out there about what seems to be a blinding flash from the obvious – we need people! With all these articles and calls from mum about how your friends at uni are doing, ‘making friends’ starts to feel...
by isabelle | Aug 9, 2023 | Auckland Life, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023
Every day, the end of my bachelors degree is drawing nearer and nearer – it brings you back to the feelings of “what’s going to happen next?”, similar to that of finishing high school. So I can’t think of a better time to reflect on what I wish I’d knew as a...
by Annemarie Leo | Aug 1, 2023 | Arts, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023, Study tips, Uni hacks
Hey there! My post today covers my experience transitioning into Uni life and also how it is transitioning back to studies after not being in school for 2 years. Stay tuned as I share my experience and some tips that might be helpful for you in your transition into...
by Nasywa Amaliya | Jul 24, 2023 | Inside Word 2023, Medical & Health Sciences, Science
“Is it possible to work while doing first-year Biomed?” Kia ora koutou, my name is Nasywa, and one of the most common advice/suggestions I heard about doing first-year Biomedical Sciences is that studying should be your number one priority. Even as I sat down in the...
by bahaar | Jul 21, 2023 | Accommodation, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023, Uni hacks
After a semester as a resident of Waiparuru Hall, personal experience and observation have taught me that the ‘dos’ are just as important as the ‘don’ts’ when it comes to day-to-day hall living. So let’s get into them! Do set an early timer for your laundry...
by Harry Lee | Jul 19, 2023 | Inside Word 2023, Medical & Health Sciences
You’re now at University. Amazing. It’s an opportunity to have a good time for 3, 4, 5 years. You will come across lots of great people with similar mindsets and interests, develop lifelong friendships, and some of you will meet the love of your life, and even marry...
by Harry Lee | Jun 29, 2023 | Inside Word 2023, Medical & Health Sciences, Study tips, Uni hacks
I have cut the fat and gone straight to the meat to outline all you need to know for entering medical school at the University of Auckland. Read until the end. Overview of the three entry pathways: First year Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) – BioMed...
by Kerryn He-Burch | Jun 27, 2023 | Accommodation, Campus Life, Inside Word 2023
Hey everyone, Kerryn back for another blog post! As the semester draws to an end, I’d like to chronicle my experience campaigning for Hall President at Waipārūrū Hall. I must say, it was a rollercoaster of a ride and… anyway, no more spoilers! July 2022 It all began,...
